The Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted on July 26, 1990. But have we done enough? Universal design should be the next step in the progression of the ADA.
Universal Design: The Next Step in the Equal-Access City?
Chicago on the Rise, Universities in the Wings
We are at a historical moment in the City of Chicago. At Great Cities Institute, we have been concerned about many issues facing residents of the city and the region.
2013-2014 PB Chicago Research Report Highlights
The Great Cities Institute is pleased to release the second annual evaluation report of the Participatory Budgeting Chicago (PB Chicago) initiative.
Minister of International Trade of the Republic of Ecuador to visit GCI
We are very excited that the Minister of International Trade of the Republic of Ecuador, Diego Aulestia, is visiting Great Cities Institute at the end of April.
CMAP Releases Transportation Data Visualization for FUND 2040
Today the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) released an interactive visualization of the metropolitan Chicago transportation system, providing data to support levying an infrastructure tax.
Expanding PB and Democratic Participation in Local Infrastructure
Chicago’s election day is just two weeks away. To help voters prepare, Active Transportation Alliance has just released its’ 2015 Active Transportation Voter Guide. The guide is an educational resource designed to inform Chicago voters and the general public about the views of candidates in their ward on walking, biking and public transit issues.
Welcome to the New Year
Hello and welcome back to a new year and a new semester. We hope that you enjoyed the holiday season. We are looking forward to another great semester of programming.
Youth Voices Heard
On Tuesday, December 16th, 2014, The Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement (IPCE) at UIC hosted Chicago Public School (CPS) students for a workshop titled, “Understanding Policy and Social Movements.”
Director’s Blog: Gratefully Acknowledging Mother Earth
We hope that everyone had a relaxing and fulfilling Thanksgiving holiday. We at Great Cities Institute are very thankful that we are able to do the work that we are doing. We are also thankful for your support and interest.
The Art of Participatory Budgeting
If you say “viaduct” to most people, it brings to mind graceful arched bridges carrying trains across green valleys. Say it to a Chicagoan, and it evokes an image that is quite different.